The term CAR ITALIAN refers to two Italian car manufacturers, Alfa and Ghia. Alfa is an acronym for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili, which was founded in 1910 and is now part of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group. Ghia is an acronym for Carrozzeria Ghia, which was founded in 1915 and is now owned by Ford Motor Company. Both companies are known for producing luxury cars and have a long history of success in the automotive industry.